1. Warm-Up and AP Terms Turn in “Fish Cheeks” if you have not already done so. Read the assessment Write two questions (even if you think you know the answers to them) AP Terms: Anecdote/Anecdotal, Narrative, Point of View, Prose, Dogma,bias – Quiz on Friday (have notes ready)

2. “Champion of the World” Objective: To construct a rhetorical analysis on a narrative after reading, jigsawing answers to questions, and discussing in small groups the effect and connections A. Closed passage for written analysis B. Organization guidelines for written analysis C. Challenge making connection between texts in a written analysis

3. Quickwrite How do you see yourself belonging to groups? What groups do you belong to, and how do you know you're a member? Consider groups based on race, ethnic background, religion, sports, hobbies, politics, friendship, kinship, or any other ties.

4. “Champion of the World” P. 110 Follow along as I read aloud What do you think the message of this passage is? (write down on your notebook paper)

5. Jigsaw Discussion Questions Point to some examples of strong verbs and explain how those verbs develop the story. How does Angelou’s use of nonstandard English contribute to her narrative? Explain your reasoning. What can you infer from the exaggerations of paragraphs 16-17 and the obliqueness of paragraph 28

6. Analysis Musts You say diction or verbs—provide only one word or two words! Answer the prompt first!! SOAPS the introduction!! Then answer the mountain challenge. Connect, Connect, Connect!! Explain how the examples show or prove your answer to the prompt.

7. Writing Prompt Angelou does not directly describe relations between African Americans and whites, yet her essay implies quite a lot. Write an analysis in which you explain the rhetorical techniques (verbs, nonstandard English—colloquialisms, and exaggerations—hyperbole) Angelou uses to develop her message. When you finish, READ!! – And update your reading contract.